Travel from New Zealand to North Korea is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
Generic country-level guidance for North Korea. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to North Korea. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
You're travelling to North Korea (KP). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
The US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. North Korea: Level 4 — Do Not Travel (as of 2025-04-29). This is the State Department's highest advisory. Consular help may be limited or unavailable; review the country page and confirm your insurance covers the situation before committing. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
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Typical September conditions at FNJ (North Korea (KP)): mild. Typical lows around 12°C, highs around 24°C, moderate rainfall (~128mm for the month).
Your New Zealand (NZ) passport requires a traditional visa for North Korea. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.